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S45 PMJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,604 mi
Last recorded93,604 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS45 PMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 93,604 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 93,604 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 87,396 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 87,396 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 74,880 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 65,176 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear sill at end slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre perrishing and starting to split on sholders

Fail 29 Apr 2014 65,174 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear sill at end slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre perrishing and starting to split on sholders

Pass 24 Apr 2013 56,853 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 49,272 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 44,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 39,409 miles

surface corrosion to rear end of offside outer sill

Pass 23 Jul 2008 34,526 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 29,807 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 25,105 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 25,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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S45 PMJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S45 PMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S45 PMJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 August 1998.

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